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Can Solid-state Batteries Replace Lithium-ion Batteries in EV?

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have become the fundamental power source for electric vehicles (EVs), and their demand skyrocketed with the surge in the EV market. However, since the very beginning, some challenges raised doubts about the suitability of the technology in the long term. Solid-state batteries with their solid electrolyte, are expected to provide greater safety […]

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Home Battery Storage: Are Car Companies Going Beyond EV Charging Systems?

The advent of electric vehicles as a new mode of mobility also boosted the market for electric vehicle (EV) charging systems worldwide. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 30 per cent between 2021-2028. While the rise of EVs resulting in the growth of the EV charging market is understandable, automakers […]

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“Difficult” to Meet California Zero-Emission Requirements: Toyota President

Akio Toyoda, Toyota Motor President, has termed the achievement of California’s new zero-emission requirements (to put an end to sales of new gasoline-only vehicles by year 2035), as “difficult” to meet. “Realistically speaking, it seems rather difficult to really achieve them,” Toyoda stated through a translator at a roundtable interaction with reporters. Toyota’s EV Plans […]

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Examining the Biggest Polluters: Report Card of Transportation Industry

The transportation sector is essential for economic growth, creating jobs, and connecting people to critical services. The industry is also growing rapidly and will retain this trend for a long time. Yet, what’s concerning about the growth of the transportation sector is that it is also one of the biggest polluters. The industry shares a […]

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Toyota-Panasonic Battery JV to Buy Lithium From Nevada Mine of Ioneer

Japanese conglomerates Toyota Motor Corp and Panasonic Corp have announced that their joint battery venture will buy lithium from the Rhyolite Ridge mining project of ioneer Ltd. The resource will then be employed to manufacture electric vehicle batteries in the United States. The new entity is called Prime Planet Energy & Solutions (PPES). Australia based […]

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Electric Pickup Trucks: Everything That Concerns You

Times are changing, and electric vehicles are inexorably gaining in popularity. Consumers seek an alternative to the high gas prices which is sustainable, and automakers push to reduce private transportation’s dependence on fossil fuels. Electrification of mobility efforts started with hatchbacks, sedans, and even crossover SUVs. The wave finally hit one of the world’s most […]

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BYD To Start Supply of Batteries to Tesla Soon

In what could be a key moment in the global electric vehicle industry, BYD will be supplying its batteries to the leading electric vehicle seller in the world – Tesla. The China-based company’s senior executive Lian Yubo said during an interview with the state controlled media house that BYD will sell its batteries ‘very soon’ […]

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Toyota-Maruti Suzuki’s Upcoming electric SUV Will Run 500 km in Single Battery Charge

Global automakers Toyota and Maruti Suzuki are developing a midsized electric SUV, which will be the duo’s first substantial entry into the electric vehicles’ market. The five-seater SUV built on skateboard architecture known as 27PL, derived from Toyota’s 40PL, will be powered by localized battery and other body parts. The EV will be fitted with […]

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